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Raccoon Looking For A Snack Gets His Head Stuck In A Can

This raccoon found a great snack — but then, everything went downhill.

Last month in North Fort Myers, Florida, a curious raccoon thought he hit the jackpot when he stumbled upon a metal can with some soup remnants still left inside. Eager to slurp up the leftovers, the raccoon put his head in — and then it got stuck.

“It’s not an uncommon occurrence; we get a handful of [litter] cases per month,” said Bast. “Situations include bottles or cans stuck on the animal’s head, dryer sheets wrapped around a bird’s beak, plastic stuck on wings or legs, etc.”

The hungry raccoon likely found the soup can while snooping through a trash can for food — something that can be easily prevented by taking the right precautions, Bast said.

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“Raccoons and bears are known for rummaging through garbage cans and dumpsters, so be sure lids are closed and secured at all times to help keep them out of trouble,” Bast said. “Take a second to pick up any litter that you see –every little bit helps.”

After coming out of sedation, this lucky raccoon was more than ready to head back home to the wild. He’s expected to do just fine — but this time, he’s on doctor’s orders to stay clear from trash cans.

The raccoon before being released back to the wild |CROW

“Once he recovered from anesthesia, the raccoon was released the next day,” Bast said. “He ran out of the crate and into the woods without looking back! In this case, he was lucky and had no wounds nor any respiratory compromise from the can trapped on his face. He was given a clean bill of health and a wish from his doctors to stay out of trouble in the future!”

Raccoon Looking For A Snack Gets His Head Stuck In A Can
Reviewed by creepyworld
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December 18, 2018
Rating: 5